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Shuffle Sundays #64 • Ghostly Kisses, Bruna Mendez, Harry Styles, Marcel the Shell, The Daily Refresh; Alex Melton, Jaehoon Choi, and more.
💽 » Ghostly Kisses - Heaven, Wait
pop, dream-pop, ambient • 10 songs • 36 minutes
Heaven, Wait is the debut album from Quebec-based singer-songwriter Margaux Sauvé, known by her stage name Ghostly Kisses. After releasing quite a few singles and EPs over the last several years, she finally presented us with a full-length experience, even though the whole album doesn’t last much longer than half an hour. For fans of dream pop and ambient music, this may be your next go-to. A perfect record to slow down and relax after a busy day.
🎶 » Bruna Mendez - Temporal
It’s been over a year since I recommended Bruna Mendez on my special issue featuring 10 incredible contemporary Brazilian singers, and now she’s back with a beautiful new single called Temporal, accompanied by a video for the great project A Colors Show. Love how the minimal aesthetic of the video fits perfectly with her music. I hope there’s a new album coming sometime soon!
🎶 » Harry Styles - As It Was
After diving deep into the 70s in his previous (and great) album Fine Line (2019), Harry Styles is back with a new single called As It Was, this time heavily influenced by the 80s. The track became an instant hit and will be part of his upcoming album Harry’s House, out on May 20.
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🧩 » Random Bits
🎬 • I had absolutely no idea that the 2010 viral video Marcel the Shell was getting a full-length follow-up movie, and by the trailer looks like it’s going to be heartwarming and amazing! (via Salty Popcorn)
🎧 • I recently started listening to the short and inspiring podcast The Daily Refresh, where everyday host John Lee Dumas shares a quote, gratitude, and guides you through a quick meditation. It has now become part of my morning routine.
🎸 • And what if Hanson’s megahit Mmmbop was an Emo Song? Alex Melton continues to blow my mind with his versions!
⚡️ Visual Inspiration
Jaehoon Choi is a Seoul-based illustrator and comic artist whose contrasty ink work full of identity navigates through surrealism and dark themes. Check out his website or Instagram for more. Here are some favorites:
🎶 » New Music
this week’s new albums I'm curious to check out
Also, new singles from Maggie Rogers, S. Carey, Joyce Manor, Arca, Saudade, and many more. If you’re curious to hear some of these songs and more, make sure to follow my 2022 playlist on Spotify, updated weekly with new releases:
I appreciate being introduced to New music here. I’d heard of Harry Styles, but didn’t know his music. I like that video. I’m gonna check out the Daily Refresh next. Thanks! H
Ooh I see some upcoming albums I’m curious about 👀